Finding the Third Proportional to 252,598 and 390,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,598 and 390,156 is: 602,624.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,598 : 390,156 = 390,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,598/390,156 = 390,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,598x = 390,156 × 390,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,598x = 152,221,704,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,221,704,336/252,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,624.35
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